Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

I encountered this Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the smallest. Native range is eastern Africa,…


Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the blossom. It is found scattered where the…